Dutchgrl59

Happy Mothers Day :guess I feel like I'm in a sureal fog, thinking about tomorrows surgery. I've been waiting for this since November 2005. I have been really really busy this weekend and for me thats good. Yesterday I went to a symposium sponsored by the American Heart Association. My yougest son has a congenital heart condition and we attend every year. It's held at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. The kids are escorted to the theme park while the parents stay at the hotel and learn about new advances in heart treatments. All afternoon I kept hearing how kids with weight issues put stress on their weakened hearts...... and then I thought about myself and what I was about to do in 24hrs time. Very sobering. I cherished every moment I got to spend with the boys and later this afternoon I need to send them to their Dads house. I don't know how thats gonna feel. I need to be at the hospital at 8:30am tomorrow and surgery is at 10:30. I promise to post when I can sit up. Good luck to my sisters of the 14th! Heart Hugs,

Morning all, Yesterday I got my medication and cleared for surgery! Before I went home I stopped by the hospital to give payment, when they told me that I wasn't scheduled for Monday. Back to the surgeons office to straighten that out and to also pay them. It's all good..... I paid everybody, I have medication, I have a Monday date and I am completely exhausted. The boys and I went out to dinner and I looked at each of their beautiful faces and got that overwhelming rush of love for them. When our tummies were full we went home for TV time. At 3:30 this morning I woke up with neck and arm pain. I got up and searched "heart attack" then "high blood pressure" and "medication". I don't know what to think. I'm feeling better.... actually hungry, so I'm nibbling a piece of dry toast and I plan to take my pill. I will call the doctor as soon as the office is open and maybe find out whats going on. Never a dull moment with me! I have the day off and am glad I already called in a sub. I'm trying not to be stressed but I really don't know what that means. Heck, I'm the most laid-back person I know! Just send kind thoughts, I'll try to post later. Hugs,

Thank you for all the loving concern and my blood pressure problems. I did see a primary doctor yesterday and he gave me medication and cleared me for Mondays surgery. I was so happy I could have kissed him. When I got in the car I took one. I then drove back to the hospital and paid my admission when they told me that I was not on the schedule! So I went to my surgeons office to straighten out that whole mess and to give them their payment. WHEW! Soooooo, now everybody has been paid, I have meds and my date is Monday. When I got home to my boys I was just wiped out. We jumped in the car and had dinner out then came home for some down-time. I am relieved that some of this is behind me but this morning at 3:30 I was in pain. My neck and my arm hurt so I got up. I did an internet search on heart attack, then blood pressure and side effects of medication. Don't know what to think. I don't hurt anymore..... now I'm just hungry. Thanks for listening. I have a sub for my job, kinda planned a day of rest with this blood pressure thing and now I'm glad I did. I'll try to post later any updates.

Hey, I know it's late but I need to update on my pre-op. When my bloodpressure was taken my numbers were Soooo high that everyone is afraid of a stroke. Half the day I was on the calendar, and the other half the day I was cancelled. The roller coaster emotions have me exhausted. In short, this is what was planned: I am to see a PCP for meds. If he wants to closely monitor me for a week then I will have surgery on 5/21. If he feels good about giving me meds on Thursday and keeping the orignal date then I will have surgery on 5/14. I will keep you all posted. Nighty Night

Hey Guys, Its late but I need to update you on what happened during pre-op. It's my blood pressure..... it's sky high and all the doctors fear a stroke. Half the day yesterday they cancelled my surgery and then later I was back on the calendar. I was exhausted from being there from 7am to 3pm. In a nutshell.... I need to be on meds. Possibly monitored for 1 week. If the PCP decides that, then I will have surgery on 5/21. If the PCP sees me and thinks I'll do fine with 4 days of meds then I will have surgery on 5/14. Sooooo, I see the dr tomorrow afternoon. The outcome to this little drama is yet to be revealed. I'll stop by after the dr's .

Oh Kat, This is Sooooo unfair. Dear God, Please hold Rick and Kat in your arms and comfort them. I pray for physicians that know and understand the human body, and for honest answers to this situation. In your name we ask. Amen.

Thanks you guys! I have checked and double checked my list and I think I gots everything. Mandy, whats the icepack for? I have a heating pad.... thats for the shoulder, but ice? I gonna ask the doc for pain meds and the nausea medication. I discovered a new protein thing on another thread but I don't know where to get it. Bodybuilders use this test tube called IDS liquid protein. Anyone ever hear of it? I'm interested in taste testing it, and its a bit expensive to buy the 12pack. Ohhh, gotta take kids to school, check back later! bye.

Well, I'm with you Betty, I'm doing laundry too..... 3 loads down and 3 to go! Dishes are getting done too! I also have 3 checks for my doctors and hospital.... I guess 3 is my number today! Slowly getting ready for surgery. I have flavored waters, shakes, vitamins, pain relievers...... I still need to buy that gasx stuff. I'm trying to finish all the dusting and cleaning since I'm the maid and I will be sleeping the first few days. I think I need to empty the fridge of all that evil pre-band food I used to love. I will need you all to entertain me with food porn before this is all over. Work this week will be 4 days and my prayer is that things go smoothly and to keep me healthy before my date. So can ya send one up for me? Thanks guys -- did I ever tell you that you're the best? Well, you are! Hugs,

Hello Bandsters, My name is Patty and my date is May 14th. I wanted to tell Laureli that I also bought an outfit..... except I have bought several. I'm a thriftstore addict and so for the last year when I saw that "one of a kind" item, I bought it. I also live down the street from Disneyland and that glittered mickey jacket that I got is my daily reminder of things to come. Good luck on the girls who have surgery tomorrow -- I'll say a little prayer for you all Hugs,

Yeah, Where's Darcy????????

Happy Friday, First I would like to know from any moderators why all the crazy changes here.... and now the pretty girl in the logo? I wouldn't think to complain..... just that everyday is new. Dianne So glad to see ya! I have my date 5/14 and today I need to get all the checks printed for my pre-op next tuesday. Insurance did not pull thru for me. Waiting any longer was not an option. I'll be fine! Brianne: Welcome! We have Soooo much fun here. Congrats on your surgery. I'll be there in 10 days! And I must say, you have done marvelous! Betty: I'm So thankful that your home wasn't damaged.... you scared me! Do you have to live thru all this weather stuff yearly? You must have nerves of steel. Kat: Where's our Rick report? Eileenie: Peek-a-boo Mandy: I am relieved that you aren't having band problems and that your meds are working. I have hardly eaten this week because of the flu and I'm hoping the band doesn't feel like that. Your appointment will be here before you know it and the answers will come. Hey, I didn't know your husband works for the railroad. My kidlets are crazy about trains -- your're so lucky! Hugs. Well, the weekend is here and I have neglected my home. Gotta clean, clean, clean. The kids are going to Dads and I will be alone -- yeah! Hey! where is the rest of our crew??

Thanks for the party invite! Kat: I'm SO glad that you guys are home! That makes my heart sing We here in sunny California have been battling the stomach flu. Today is the first day this week where everyone made it to school -- whew! Yesteday I told personnel that I needed medical leave.... I get So nervous about telling work anything. I don't want people knowing about my lapband. Can you guys help me with my weirdness. I don't think anyone will notice me eating differently but when I start to lose, someone, somewhere will say something and I know I won't have decent answer for them :target: my self image is in rather poor shape and I have my couselors phone number on speed dial. Anyway, I gotta make breakfast.... it's minimum day today! bye

Dear Kat, What a nightmare! I am so sorry this is happening to you. You did right by hanging up. I am proud of you for venting and keeping your focus. I will pray for you guys again right now. Shame on those family members that feel the need to guilt you. I trust everything you are doing, Hugs,

Morning all, Kat; Rick is #1 on my prayer list. Keep us posted on tomorrows transport. Please remember to eat and drink so you don't get too worn down. Hugs. Mandy; I laughed SO hard I started crying. You want to come visit -- Whoo Hoooo :faint:I immediately thought of a hotel, and want to take you to the outlet center and maybe sneak you into the employee store for some amazing discounts..... bring an extra suitcase for all the loot! Hey, I don't even know when your birthday is, will you tell us? Is Abby coming too? The boys would love to play with her at California Adventure, there's Dot's puddle park for getting wet and rock climbing at the Challenge Trail. I'm So excited! Whew! Beanie; :D I'm happy for you. And especially what Eileen said.... that you guys got to meet. Have you noticed how many of us have gotten jobs or promotions lately? Things are looking up. Betty; I do really want to stay the night in hospital.... it is several thousand dollars to do so I am almost considering asking my ex to stay the night. What do you think the new wife would think? LOL. Where is Dianne and Darcy? Girls gone wild? Stop by and say HI. I gotta clean this house, little monsters come back later -- bye!

Thanks Mandy, You know I sent away for my disney pirates jeans... size 12. The next one I want is the one with all the drawings on the legs. Hey, I want you to be feeling better -- I don't like that you are in so much pain. Could you get another doctors opinion for me? You mean too much to me to be feeling so poorly and I want you to have a full and abundant life without pain. Hugs,

Hey guys, thanks for the heads up.... I too hate the "throw up" feeling after surgery. I did not know about the meds. I am writing that down now. My surgery is May 14th..... one week behind NVgirl. Cool.

Dear eljmom, I have my surgery on May 14th! Nice to meet you. I have already done my EKG and all my bloodwork. My pre-op will be May 8th and surgery the next week. I am proud of you for looking at the pretty clothes. Guess what I did..... I went on ebay and bought the size 12 jeans that I have always wanted and they have shipped them already! The old me would have never have done that. Lets keep in touch.... Patty

WHAT WAS THAT? I had to log in?? I can't keep up :speechles Anyway...... they took 7 vials of blood from me yesterday and all the technician kept saying was how small my veins were. Yeah, babe I have small veins but I have big arms, legs, stomach --lol. My poor arm still hurts but I'm fine. The boys are at their Dads house and I don't feel ready to tell him that he's babysitting for 2 weeks.... do ya think he's gonna freak? I hope so! I do have some news about my babysitter... my Mom won't be able to stay with me. I guess as a Christmas gift my sister gave her a trip to Hawaii for the next Hawaiian Tropic pageant. My sister and her girls have been involved with Hawaiian Tropic for 10years and aside from working the shows they have all entered also. My 2 nieces have both been big winners and now the little 4 year old is attempting a second crown. I'm not all that keen about parading the children even though I have been asked to judge several times, and I personally think little Maleah doesn't care about the pageant, its my sister. She believes if you don't have a title then you aren't somebody -- totally opposite of how we were raised. Anyhoo, The trip for my Mom was just a ploy to have her babysit the kids while my sister attended to pageant duties..... oh yeah she threw in a visit to the polynesian cultural center for a luau (Mom will actually enjoy that). So, I will be alone on surgery night.... or should I ask my girlfriend to stay one night? I need some expert help. I'm still happy, happy happy!

Dear Kat, My darling Lewis Holden Humphrey has...... Tetrology of Fallot It's a really icky name for one of the oldest heart conditions known to man. Tetrology means heart and Fallot is the doctor who discovered this abnormality. Tet babies were known as blue babies because they appeared very bluish in color and thats due to red and blue blood being mixed. It takes 4 different defects to equal ToF. They are: Stenosis of the artries, holes in the walls in the heart which mixes the blood, thickness in the heart wall and a malformed valve.... whew! This condition is corrected only by surgery. They used to do this when the child was 8-9years but these kids end up having knotted fingers from lack of blood flow and other complications. Lewis was 4 months old and it was really really scary but he did so well. I'm going to a heart seminar next month just to learn all the new advances and the kids get to go to Universal Studios for free! I will counsel any parent that needs it, my way of giving back. Call anytime.

I got my date..... May 14th. Yesterday I met my surgeon -- real nice guy. He told me that I am very very healthy. Dr Oliak uses 2 hospitals and wanted to use the far-away one for me. I asked if I could be closer to home. He looked up and said "yes" lets make it happen.... cause by May 31 the prices increase. Within 20 minutes, I had my date at the closer site and an EKG finished. This morning I completed all my labs and on May 8th I have what they call THE OFFICE DAY where I will be kept busy from 8am-3pm with an exercise class, meet the anesthesiolgist, bariatric teaching class, dietitian, psych, and register at hospital. Since I have already done most of these things I am supposed to bring a book.... except that makes me sleepy, oh well. So, fans thats all the news I have. I just went on ebay and bought a pair of size 12 jeans from the Disney store. I didn't have the heart to do this any earlier than when I knew my surgery was to be a reality. It's my way of believing in the positive. Thanks for living with me these last 18months. I couldn't have survived this without all of you. Hugs,

Man, I really don't like some of the changes they made here.... I went to edit my post and it came up all smiley faces in the textbox. Some one tell why this all changed?? Anyway, Kat I forgot to tell you congrats on your bandiversary. You have had some year and you have been such an inspiration to me as a wife, mother and bandster. Your weightloss is amazing..... I want..... well, If I could only hope to do as well in 1years time. The Amazing women here at lapband talk keeps me coming back. Heart Hugs,

<p>Thanks Kat,</p> <p>You really did have a long trip home. My doctor uses 2 different outpatient centers and I will find out today which one I will be going to. Right now, nothing seems real. </p> <p> </p> <p>Hey I just discovered that I can get this site from my work computer.... so when no ones looking I might pop in!</p>

Hey Guys, Tomorrow is my appointment with my surgeon.... a little nervous. What are the questions that YOU forgot to mention that you wished you had. My biggest fear is the nausea and the ride home. Thanks everyone.

I have about 2minutes.... Deb: Here is the recipe from Photonut that I think is fabulous! 2cups milk or half & half 2 scoops whey protein 1/2 banana 1teaspoon splenda 1can slimfast - I like vanilla Blend This is 75grams protein. You have all day to drink this. Enjoy.

Wow, I had to read alot! I got my financing all lined up! My wonderful Mom is in totally on board with my plan and she is ready to babysit me after surgery and she wants to donate $$$ and I meet the surgeon on Thursday! Happy, Happy Happy! Beanie: That just sucks! I am SO sorry that you lost your job and I am just so amazed with your resilience and getting an interview so quickly. Oh, and yes the 10minute away job sounds like the best. You go girl!:clap2: Betty: will you adopt me? I just love your home, its just SO pretty. Darcy: Please fill me in..... I thought you owned a cabin in the hills with out plumbing and beautiful greenery all around. Did you sell that place and are going to buy your sisters cabin?? My senior moments are coming closer together or I just missed something major in your life. Lucy.... you got some 'splaining to do! Eileen: Hey girl! Mandy: No mcdonalds toys anymore!?? No, I did not know any of those things you just said! I am speechless! Sherry; Ask, believe & receive..... your week will be better.